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FV62 JYX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,102 mi
Last recorded165,102 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 JYX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 165,102 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 165,102 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 151,811 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 144,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 135,617 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 127,467 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Nov 2021 127,455 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2020 115,695 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 105,631 miles

undertrays fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2018 92,284 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Fail 27 Oct 2018 92,284 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 29 Oct 2017 78,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 63,305 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2015 42,688 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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FV62 JYX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV62 JYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV62 JYX registered?

FV62 JYX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is FV62 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 JYX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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